Electricity Maps is an open-source online map that visualizes the carbon intensity of electricity consumption, production, and cross-border exports for over 50 countries and 200 regions worldwide. It provides real-time, historical, and forecasted data, offering insights into the sources of electricity and their climate impact. Users can explore power breakdowns by source, track imports and exports, and understand the hourly carbon footprint of electricity across various time frames.
The platform is designed to aid decarbonization strategies by helping users schedule energy-intensive activities during cleaner electricity periods. Electricity Maps has been widely used since 2016 by students, researchers, policymakers, and world leaders to better understand and address the climate impact of electricity.
With robust coverage in Europe, North America, Latin America, Oceania, and parts of Asia, the platform continues to expand its dataset globally. By offering detailed grid emissions and marginal emissions data, Electricity Maps empowers users to make data-driven decisions to optimize energy use and reduce their carbon footprint effectively.
